Gov. Gavin Newsom’s surprising choice of Blue Shield to lead the state’s covid vaccination effort raised questions about the role politics played in the decision — and whether the insurer is up to the task.
Health & Wellness
Posted inCOVID Today
To prevent COVID, should I wear two masks? Do I need an N95?
Masks have been effective in slowing the coronavirus’ spread, but there has been debate about whether one-layer cloth masks offer enough protection.
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Watsonville nurses take to streets again, ask hospital to rescind staffing-ratio waiver
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inEnvironment
Where will storm evacuees go? Local hotel options still available but rooms filling up
With few options for those evacuating their debris flow-threatened homes, local hotel rooms were fortunately still in plentiful supply as of Monday afternoon. But the pace of bookings was speeding up.
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California hits 3 million coronavirus cases; roughly 1 out of 13 in state have been infected
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCOVID Today
On Trump’s last full day, nation records 400,000 COVID-19 deaths
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inPandemic Life
COVID-19, A Love Story: One couple fought the pandemic together — until ‘Pop’ lost the battle
Gene and Doris Johnson were doing well in assisted living before the coronavirus changed everything about how the 94-year-old couple could connect to their loved ones. At least they still had each other — until Gene, a well-known teacher and coach, died last week.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Vaccine guideline changes spark widespread confusion as distribution remains behind
One health system’s website crashed. People called another and got conflicting information. And there doesn’t appear to be enough vaccine supply to meet demand. Meanwhile, there’s a vaccine clinic in Santa Cruz County Friday, but appointments are already set. And other counties are struggling, too.
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California counties ‘Flying the plane as we build it’ in a plodding vaccine rollout
In California, the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history is run largely by the same overworked and underfunded local health departments tasked with COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. It’s a daunting undertaking as the pandemic continues to surge.
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In Covid sign of the times, Disneyland scraps annual pass program, will return in ‘reservation-only’ fashion
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…